South Padre Island dubbed a singles hot spot

Bleah B. Patterson, San Antonio Express-News

Updated 6:28 pm, Tuesday, July 22, 2014

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South Padre Island was recently ranked No. 7 on a list of the top seven beach towns for singles in the United States. Why? The article touts the 34-mile shoreline, pointing out "everything's bigger in Texas."

South Padre Island was recently ranked No. 7 on a list of the top seven beach towns for singles in the United States. Why? The article touts the 34-mile shoreline, pointing out "everything's bigger in ... more

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No. 6: Avalon, New Jersey. It may be a Jersey shore, but it is said to be "nothing like the MTV show featuring Snooki and Co."

No. 6: Avalon, New Jersey. It may be a Jersey shore, but it is said to be "nothing like the MTV show featuring Snooki and Co."

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No. 5: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It's a popular spot for native Southerners.

No. 5: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It's a popular spot for native Southerners.

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No. 4: Venice Beach and Santa Monica, California. They are touted for their surfers and "laidback vibe."

No. 4: Venice Beach and Santa Monica, California. They are touted for their surfers and "laidback vibe."

No. 2: Dewey Beach, Delaware. It's only one-mile long and three blocks wide, making it "totally walkable."

No. 2: Dewey Beach, Delaware. It's only one-mile long and three blocks wide, making it "totally walkable."

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No. 1: Montauk, New York, touted for its bohemian vibe.

No. 1: Montauk, New York, touted for its bohemian vibe.

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Texas ranks fourth among the best coastal states to spend a summer according to Estately.

Texas ranks fourth among the best coastal states to spend a summer according to Estately.

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1) New York might not have the warmest waters, but with one of the lowest skin cancer rates of its coastal cousins, 2014 really can be the summer of no regrets.

1) New York might not have the warmest waters, but with one of the lowest skin cancer rates of its coastal cousins, 2014 really can be the summer of no regrets.

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2) California has the least summer rainfall which puts it close to the top but with the fourth highest boat accident rate and third highest number of shark attacks, it might be best to enjoy the sun from its 3,427 miles of shoreline. less

2) California has the least summer rainfall which puts it close to the top but with the fourth highest boat accident rate and third highest number of shark attacks, it might be best to enjoy the sun from its ... more

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3) Mississippi is affected by having too many rain days in the summer.

3) Mississippi is affected by having too many rain days in the summer.

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4) Texas with its warm waters has become a prime location for vacation in spring and summer.

4) Texas with its warm waters has become a prime location for vacation in spring and summer.

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5) Massachusetts has a lack of sharks in its waters, which puts it in the top five.

5) Massachusetts has a lack of sharks in its waters, which puts it in the top five.

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6) Louisiana has nearly 8,000 miles of coastline and nothing to worry about but gators.

6) Louisiana has nearly 8,000 miles of coastline and nothing to worry about but gators.

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7) North Carolina lands in the seventh spot with high boat registration and few accidents.

7) North Carolina lands in the seventh spot with high boat registration and few accidents.

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8) Oregon has good beaches, but with one of the highest number of skin cancer cases it drops to 8th.

8) Oregon has good beaches, but with one of the highest number of skin cancer cases it drops to 8th.

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9) New Jersey has warmer waters than New York and abundance of good ice cream shops.

9) New Jersey has warmer waters than New York and abundance of good ice cream shops.

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10) Florida seems to offer everything in abundance. Hot temperatures,
the most boats and boating accidents, high chances of rain, lots of
sharks and shoreline, and some chart topping beaches.

10) Florida seems to offer everything in abundance. Hot temperatures, the most boats and boating accidents, high chances of rain, lots of sharks and shoreline, and some chart topping beaches.

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South Padre Island dubbed a singles hot spot

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SAN ANTONIO -- Single and wanna mingle? Take a trek to South Padre Island, which recently made Yahoo! Travel's list of best beach towns to vacation if you're unattached.

The article states that with 34 miles of shoreline and more than 50 bars, restaurants and nightclubs, South Padre is a great place to go, whether you just got out of a relationship and need a pick-me-up, or you're just looking to have some fun flying solo.

Arguably the most attractive view of the Texas Gulf, the island offers a chance for single men and women to pack light, with most bars just off the beach encouraging their patrons to leave their shirts and shoes in the hotel.

Wanna Wanna Bar and Grill, just few feet from shore, boasts the "best bird and bikini watching spot on the beach, the island, the islands, the hemisphere, (and) the world." The island hot spot also serves as lodging, with 15 rooms with a view of the ocean.

After dinner, grab your drink, head down to the sand and snuggle up next to someone during one of the island firework shows going on display every Thursday and Friday night all summer long.